As sponsors, we publicly identify with, exert appropriate influence on, and provide various levels of support to these ministries. In so doing, we fulfill our responsibility of stewardship for our heritage, mission, and resources.

Need a techie to demonstrate the details of your new tablet? Or maybe you’re looking for a speaker for a program you’re organizing. In either case, Sr. Julia Keegan might be the person to ask. Her current ministry in the Franciscan Spiritual Center began in 2012 when she was asked to develop a new website for the center—one that would allow people to register online or that would offer online spiritual materials.

Assisi House – Aston, PA

Assisi House is the retirement convent for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia located in Aston, Pennsylvania, across the street from Our Lady of Angels Convent, the congregation’s motherhouse.

We seek to engage life in a way that challenges us to purposeful/meaningful activity, calling forth a ministry of compassionate presence, hospitality, and service.

A “person-centered care” approach fosters a sense of family throughout the 125 bed, multi-level care facility, which includes an Alzheimer’s and Dementia unit.

Now retired from their rigorous vocation ministry as teachers, nurses, administrators, etc., the sisters at Assisi House continue to carry out their Franciscan ideals through prayerful service to one another, their community, and their world.

“Some say when they come to Assisi House for the very first time, they feel a wave of peace come over them.”

Sr. Marie Bride Murphy

VISITING HOURS

Visitors are most welcome! Sisters receive visitors seven days a week from 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. When visitors arrive they will be asked to sign the Visitor Book at the reception desk. Advance notice is always appreciated.

GIFT SHOP

The gift shop is designed to respond to those everyday needs such as cards, candy, or just a little gift. Generally the shop is open an hour before Mass in the morning and after dinner in the afternoon.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Breakfast – 8 A.M.

A.M. Exercises – 9:30 A.M.

A.M. Activity – 10 A.M.

Liturgy – 11 A.M.

Morning Prayer – 11:45 A.M.

Dinner – 12 P.M.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – 1 – 4:45 P.M.

P.M. Activity – 1:30 – 2 P.M.

Evening Prayer – 4:45 P.M.

Supper – 5 P.M.

BE AN ASSISI HOUSE VOLUNTEER

You can enrich many other lives by . . .

Walking with a resident

Reminiscing about the “good old days”

Reading to a resident

Gardening or making floral arrangements

Assisting with arts & crafts

Participating in group or individual activities

Singing, dancing, or playing an instrument

Baking or cooking

Playing games together

Sharing a hobby or special interest
. . . . . . or a host of other acts of kindness!

To begin new and meaningful relationships through volunteering, call Assisi House at (610) 459-8990 to schedule a personal interview.

You will soon have memories and associations you will never forget while making a real difference.

“I’ve been to a lot of nursing homes over the years and there was one thing missing at the Assisi House that was present in all the others–and that was despair.”